Associate Lecturer – Interior Design (0.4-0.6 FTE, Fixed term) at Royal College of Art

Fixed Term until 31/8/25

Join the Royal College of Art School of Architecture

Led by Dr. Adrian Lahoud, the RCA School of Architecture offers a stimulating and vibrant cultural context for study in one of the world’s leading cities for design and the creative industries. Our distinctive College environment provides students with the unique opportunity to engage in live projects and collaborate with designers and fine artists in an intensive, postgraduate-only setting.

At RCA, students are encouraged to expand their material, conceptual, and technical skills, unlocking the full potential of their practice. They also form a rich network of creative partnerships that will support their future careers.

Design Studio and Curriculum

Our design studio serves as a critical platform for developing unique forms of practice upon graduation. The project-based pedagogy is complemented by historical, theoretical, and technical seminars. Here, students are introduced to a wide range of design research methods and approaches. Each program offers opportunities for external engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and fieldwork, aligning with the pedagogical ambitions of both students and staff.

Purpose of Role: Associate Lecturer

The Associate Lecturer (AL) will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality teaching and tuition to enhance the core teaching of interior studies.

Applicants should have expertise in the field of interior design and be able to articulate their experiences in relation to our three Superplatforms:

• superREUSE
• superMATTER
• superFUTURES

Role Profile: Associate Lecturer

As an Associate Lecturer at the Royal College of Art (RCA), you will contribute to postgraduate teaching and tuition, enriching the core delivery of programs across Schools and Directorates. ALs bring leading industry expertise and specialism from diverse disciplines and sectors, ensuring students benefit from a breadth of knowledge and multidisciplinary input during their studies.

Depending on the specific scope of your employment, you will be required to:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and tuition as directed by your Senior Tutor, Head of Programme, or Dean.
• Integrate industry expertise into the curriculum to provide depth and diversity in program learning.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and external engagement to enhance the educational experience.
• Support students in developing their material, conceptual, and technical skills.
• Contribute to the formation of a rich network of creative partnerships for students.

Join us at the RCA School of Architecture and help shape the future of interior design. Apply today to be part of a dynamic and innovative educational environment.

For more information on the role please see the Info Pack.

Further details: Information Pack  

RCA Benefits available here: https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/work-at-the-rca/staff-benefits/

The Royal College of Art (RCA)  aims to foster an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all its staff and students and stakeholders are respected. 

We recognise the broad range of experiences that a diverse staff and student body brings and how this  strengthens our research and enhances our teaching. In order for RCA to remain a world-leading institution we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles throughout all of our processes, from application through to appointment.

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